The Grasso family of Barbaresco set down their roots in the region in 1870, with their first vineyards being planted in 1921. Their first wine followed three years later, and the path was set. Ever since then, under the Ca del Baio banner, the family have produced an outstanding range of wines in a region already famous for its high vinous standards. Tonight in the Jervois Road cellar we will take a deep dive into the Ca del Baio range, from the more eclectic whites through to their renowned selection of Barbaresco. These are Nebbiolo at it's classiest and most elegant, and also wines that do not sit for long on our shelves before disappearing to cellars and glasses around the country.

Over the last thirty years, the Glengarry Wine Academy has established itself as one of the leading wine educators in New Zealand. Initially created to train Glengarry staff, it is also widely used by the hospitality industry and wine enthusiasts. Informative, but never intimidating, the Glengarry Wine Academy courses are an opportunity for beginners as well as experienced aficionados to expand their knowledge and develop their interest. This four week course is the second in the series and follows from Wine Academy Stage I. Stage Two will look closely at grape varieties and their interpretations from around the world with a major focus on tastings. All wines are premium to super premium in nature. It is recommended that participants have completed Wine Academy Stage I (or similar course) before embarking on Wine Academy Stage II. A four week course Monday 6th May, Tuesday 14th May, Tuesday 21st May, Tuesday 28th May

For over 130 years the Pellas family have presided over one of the world’s greatest rum distilleries: Flor de Cana. The proudly Nicaraguan business have been through a lot in that period to say the very least and have come through it all with a determination to stand the test of time. As a result, they were the world’s first spirit to be Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade certified. This May we are pleased to host Flor de Cana’s Asia-Pacific Brand Ambassador at our Jervois Road/Thorndon store to take us through this superb range of rums and their stories. We will take a look at how the 4 and 12 year olds perform in cocktails (spoiler alert – they’re brilliant), and also taste through the 15, 18 and 25 year old rums. The night will culminate in the very rare chance to taste the Flor de Cana 30 Year Old,1988 Single Barrel.

A four week course | Over the last 20+ years, the Glengarry Wine Academy has established itself as one of the leading wine educators in New Zealand. Initially created to train Glengarry staff, it is also widely used by the hospitality industry and wine enthusiasts. Informative, but never intimidating, the Glengarry Wine Academy courses are an opportunity for beginners as well as experienced aficionados to expand their knowledge and develop their interest. In stage 1 you learn about the varieties, stage 2 you explore their differing personalities around the world. In Stage 3 you take a major look a key wine making regions in the world. This course dives under the cover, you learn all about the great wines of Bordeaux, Burgundy and many more. A four week course | Monday 1st July, Monday 8th July, Monday 15th July, Monday 22nd July. The course fee and content covers all four weeks. The course fee and content covers all four weeks.